e.h
(ellie . hey-bur-er)
I’m a Graphic & Web Designer with completed coursework in UX/UI and graphic design, creating clean, cohesive, and user-friendly designs across print and digital platforms. With nearly a decade of leadership experience in retail, I bring sharp attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused mindset to every project. After years of managing teams and driving results, I made the leap to pursue my creative passion; starting my design career at McAneny Brothers as a Graphic Designer. I’m proud of this journey and bring the same drive, adaptability, and curiosity to every project, always eager to grow, learn, and create designs that leave a lasting impact.
Graphic Designer
McAneny Brother's Inc.
Ebensburg, PA
Feb. 2025 - Present
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Responsible for designing and developing a wide range of assets including sales flyers, catalogs, memos, posters and banners, digital designs, tradeshow materials, and more.
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Ensures all projects adhere to corporate and/or vendor brand identity.
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Maintains production templates, asset libraries, and file organization systems.
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Collaborates with members of multiple departments and other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.
Notable Projects:
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Ideated and designed the logo, graphics, and all print production for the 2025 Fall Trade Show.
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Currently working on a full redesign of the company’s food service catalogs.
California Institute of the Arts
Graphic Design Certificate
Online via Coursera
Sep. 2024 - Nov. 2024
Google Career Certificates
UX/UI Design
Online via Coursera
May. 2024 - Oct. 2024
Store Manager
Hollister Co.
State College, PA - Short Hills, NJ - Altoona, PA
2008 - 2024
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Promoted from Sales Associate to Assistant Manager in April 2015, then to Store Manager in October 2015
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Oversaw and led all areas of the store, business, and employees.
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Identified areas for improvement and created impactful digital and printable guides which were used throughout other locations.
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Developed and implemented innovative programs to increase employee morale and reduce turnover.
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Hired, trained, and mentored every team member to develop their skills and set them up for success.
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Analyzed data including sales, traffic, KPI’s, and inventory levels to project future sales, create goals, track product sales, and prepare for the needs of the business.
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Ensured all messages were streamlined and communicated daily throughout the team.
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Collaborated with peers and subordinates on various projects including planograms, remerchandising displays, employee events, and organization systems.
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Mapped, organized, and led planograms ensuring each display was set according to document and in a timely manner.
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Researched and reviewed location, customer, and top-selling trends to ideate and adjust displays.
Design Skills
Graphic Design
Web Design
UX/UI Design
Image Editing
Layout Design
Typography
Color Theory
Logo Design
Concept Development
Market Research
Design Tools
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Affinity Trio
Wix
Wordpress
Figma
Canva
Soft Skills
Creative & Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving
Organization
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Communication
Time Management
Project Management
Empathy